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Red Sox's Giolito Declines Option, Heads to Free Agency

11/4/2025

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Lucas Giolito of the Boston Red Sox declined the 2026 mutual option, taking a $1.5 million buyout.
Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 145 innings in 2025.
The Red Sox may offer Giolito a $22.025 million qualifying offer.
Elbow soreness ended his season, raising questions about his future earnings.
Boston plans to add a stronger No. 2 starter as Giolito heads to free agency.

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Story summary

Lucas Giolito of the Boston Red Sox declined the 2026 mutual option, taking a $1.5 million buyout.
Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA with 121 strikeouts over 145 innings in 2025.
The Red Sox may offer Giolito a $22.025 million qualifying offer.
Elbow soreness ended his season, raising questions about his future earnings.
Boston plans to add a stronger No. 2 starter as Giolito heads to free agency.